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The 15 most popular bentota river safaris in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Bentota River mangrove boat safari with crocodiles, birds, and delta views. Private 2-hour tour with pickup and English guide.
Most Popular“A very enjoyable two hours. Our guide Hari was very knowledgeable and adept at finding animals hidden in trees and the water.”
A 2–3 hour Bentota River safari with coconut for every guest, hotel pickup, and a guide who spots crocodiles, monkeys, and mangrove birds.
“Great experience! We saw many animals and the natural mangroves were breathtaking. Highly recommend.”
Private Bentota River mangrove safari with wildlife spotting, bird watching and hotel pickup in Sri Lanka, 2-hour cruise from $32.
“We had such an amazing time on the river boat safari in Bentota! We booked through Viator and the whole process was super smooth. We got all the info we needed the day before and on the day of, they let us know when and where to be fRead more”
Private day tour from Galle to Galle Fort, sea turtles, a turtle conservation stop, and a Madu River boat safari. Includes hotel pickup.
“Amazing saw so much of the south of Sri Lanka. Our guide Hasantha was amazing very kind and helpful would recommend.”
From Bentota, explore Galle Dutch Fort plus a mangrove river safari, sea turtle conservation, tsunami museum, and stilt fishermen.
“A lovely trip for the whole day and Lahir from Bentota travel what a lovely guy. Temple; boat trip fishing from stilts good company to book through.”
A 2-hour Madu River boat safari from Bentota: mangrove wildlife, island temple, fish foot massage, and cinnamon island.
“We were a large group of 13”
Private day trip from Colombo/Negombo to Galle, with a Madu River boat safari, Kosgoda turtle hatchery, and a guided Galle Fort walk.
“Janaka was a an amazing guide, we was patient, took us to hidden gems, gave us great advice. It was a memorable trip with scenic views and great food. He went out of the way to make our trip comfortable. He also talked to the locals to get us good rates, and made us aware…”
A 2-hour Bentota River safari with hotel pickup, mangrove cruising, and chances to spot crocodiles, snakes, and birdlife.
“Wir haben unwahrscheinlich viele Tiere gesehen. Von einer Baumschlange, einem Krokodil, einer Affenfamilie, vielen verschiedenen Vögeln bis zu einem Waran und anderen Tieren. Diese Tour kann man wirklich empfehlen. Top war auch der Mangrovenwald mit den vielen verschiedenen Tierstimmen.”
UNESCO Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, sea turtle conservation, and Bentota mangrove river safari on a private full-day trip.
“A fantastic tour of Galle Fort, river safari, mask making & gem production, temple, tsunami museum, turtle conservation centre and stilt fishermen. The tour was well organised and comprehensive, with so much to see, but not rushed. The transport was very comfortable and the buffet lunch delicious. I would highly recommend this tour to any…”
Private south-coast day from Colombo or Negombo: Madu River mangrove boat safari, sea turtle rescue visit, and Galle Fort ramparts.
“We’ve got an incredible day thanks to our guide/driver Janaka! Good, friendly and knowledgeable man! We had a fish massage on islands hopping, visited a cinnamon island and bought real cinnamon there (even saw how it’s done in nature), visited moonstone mine and saw a process of jewelry making; the idea behind turtle hatchery has…”
Private Galle day tour from Bentota with Madu River Safari, turtle hatchery, moonstone mine, tsunami museum, Dutch Fort, and stilt fishing.
“We had a wonderful full day with our wonderful hosts and would recommend this to anyone in the area! We loved the mix of culture, wildlife and history of the area! We booked another excursion with the company following this trip as the team were amazing!”
A private Bentota lagoon boat safari with hotel transfers, mangrove wildlife spotting, and a short safe run toward the ocean mouth.
“We loved these guys and experienced two great fishing trips during our stay in Bentota. Super friendly and accommodating for our kids. Hotel pick up and drinks included! We did an early morning trip and an evening one too. HigRead more”
Private Bentota River boat safari with hotel pickup, wildlife spotting in mangroves, bottled water, WiFi, and a stop at Sunflower crafts.
“Excellent service the herb garden was interesting and the massage was an unexpected surprise. Thoroughly recommend this trip”
All-inclusive Bentota village tour with river safari, turtle project, Kande Viharaya temple, wood carving, tea plantation and factory, plus lunch.
“The tour was really great. The guides were knowledgable, friendly and really caring.”
Meet baby turtles, cruise Madu Ganga, see a moonstone mine, and end with sunset at UNESCO Galle Fort on a single day trip.
“Excellent. Our Guide Malintha was very nice person and did a great job in Touring us in Galle. Definitely will recommend this tour to all. We had a great time and enjoyed a lot and made lots of memories. Malintha explained everything very patiently, never he tried to move us hurriedly. thank you for a…”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
